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To have wide connections or a large social network; to be well-connected
그는 발이 넓어 많은 사람들과 친분이 있다.
He has wide connections and is friendly with many people.
이 사업을 성공시키려면 발이 넓은 사람이 필요하다.
To succeed in this business, you need someone who is well-connected.
This idiom is often used to describe someone who knows many people and can leverage those connections for various purposes.
This idiom is often used when discussing business, social events, or situations where connections are valuable.
Do not confuse the literal meaning of 'wide feet' with the figurative meaning of having a large social network.
The literal meaning refers to having wide feet, but the idiom metaphorically describes someone with a broad social network.
This expression is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more frequently heard in informal speech.